How to get non refundable OBC refunded

[ellie1145]

Is there any way to get non refundable cruise credit refunded? 

[Mum2Mercury]

[PhillyFan33579]

10 minutes ago, ellie1145 said:

Is there any way to get non refundable cruise credit refunded? 

 
Did you type something wrong in your comment? Obviously non-refundable OBC is never refunded, so I assume you mistyped something in your question. 

[Cruiser 5452]

I think “non-refundable” is pretty self explanatory.

[Sunshine3601]

Try cashing out the OBC in casino on a slot machine?

Edited May 18 by Sunshine3601

[NorthStarStateCruiser]

1 minute ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Try cashing out the OBC in casino on a slot machine?

This is the correct answer

[ellie1145]

4 minutes ago, NorthStarStateCruiser said:

This is the correct answer

Thank you so much for your answer. As a non casino player I’m sorry to sound stupid but how do you cash out on a slot machine please? 
many thanks 

[Biker19]

15 minutes ago, ellie1145 said:

As a non casino player I’m sorry to sound stupid but how do you cash out on a slot machine please? 

Transfer the OBC amount to the machine and cash out.

[mo&fran]

Casino host will show you. Just telll them you want to use your sea pass and get money to play, then cash out,

[ellie1145]

41 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

 
Did you type something wrong in your comment? Obviously non-refundable OBC is never refunded, so I assume you mistyped something in your question. 

No I did not mistype. 

[mo&fran]

If you buy anything, it uses the non refundable first.

[ellie1145]

40 minutes ago, Cruiser 5452 said:

I think “non-refundable” is pretty self explanatory.

As you see, where there’s a will there’s a way! 🤣

[PhillyFan33579]

8 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Transfer the OBC amount to the machine and cash out.

Have you tried it lately? The last few times I have had non-refundable OBC, slot machines on Symphony and Allure would not let me print out a voucher until after I started playing the OBC, with any vouchers I printed only reflecting money I had won until I had played all the OBC. Basically, the machines treated the non-refundable OBC similar to how Free Play associated with casino offers is treated. Of course it’s possible there’s some trick I don’t know since I rarely get non-refundable OBC these days. 

[JAlovestotravel]

I was on the Symphony last week.  There is a note in the compass that non-refundable credits transfered in the casino will as a promotional credit and cannot be cashed out.  

 

[Biker19]

2 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

Have you tried it lately?

It worked in January - things could have changed since then.

[PhillyFan33579]

7 minutes ago, ellie1145 said:

As you see, where there’s a will there’s a way! 🤣

I think previous posters are referring to a “loophole” that no longer works on slot machines. 

[PhillyFan33579]

2 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

It worked in January - things could have changed since then.

My guess is too many people knew about the old way of using slot machines to get cash, so RCI/casino got smart and closed that “loophole”. 

[cruisegus]

18 minutes ago, JAlovestotravel said:

I was on the Symphony last week.  There is a note in the compass that non-refundable credits transfered in the casino will as a promotional credit and cannot be cashed out.  

 

Yup this is new news for myself.

[NorthStarStateCruiser]

11 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

My guess is too many people knew about the old way of using slot machines to get cash, so RCI/casino got smart and closed that “loophole”. 

The loophole still exists through the casino. Instead of promotional slot play, do promotional table game play. If you have two people and don't want to "gamble", play roulette and have one bet on red and the other on black (minimum bet size to avoid loosing the whole balance on a 0/00 hit). Or just place chips on whatever numbers/set of numbers/color you'd like. The nice thing about roulette is your expected loss is the same no matter what bet you make, except the "first five" bet.

[Wineaux007]

Currently on Anthem.  I had $60 non-refundable OBC.  Transferred it to a slot and played 3-4 pulls.  Ended up with $60.05 and hit the "cash out" button.  Worked for me.

[LobsterStalker]

3 hours ago, NorthStarStateCruiser said:

 

 

3 hours ago, NorthStarStateCruiser said:

3 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Try cashing out the OBC in casino on a slot machine?

This is the correct answer

Amazing how condescending people can be though ... until they are educated , then suddenly it gets real quiet

 

LOL

 

Cheers

[nelblu]

Go to the casino and charge an amount at a time to your cabin.   Then print out ticket and cash it at the Cashier.  There may be slight charge associated with the transaction.

 

I take as little cash as possible/needed and charge the gambling amounts to my cabin.  These amounts are charged to my CC for which I earn points.  Treated as a charge and not a cash advance.

[HicksRA]

Or, if you’re a drinker, buy your favorite booze in the store with the obc and take it home. 
Not an actual refund but a way to use it without losing it. 

Edited May 18 by HicksRA

[Sunshine3601]

5 hours ago, Biker19 said:

It worked in January - things could have changed since then.

Worked on Anthem in March.   A showed a lady that sat down next to me at a slot machine how to do it...she got it.    

[Hogbay]

Chicken or the egg ...how do you get OBC either type not fussy. Others travelling with us always got great OBC  the I found out how much they payed there great TA for the Great service. Neve used their TA. But i still have a great big smile 😀